Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report

IHOP #36-244

3322 WEST US HIGHWAY 90 · LAKE CITY · Columbia County · FL 32055

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateDecember 11, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3647701
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13462430
DBPR license2200370

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority1 Intermediate5 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical8 Total

All DBPR Inspector Observations

8 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 2

#6High Priority22-41-4

High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm); Employee adjusted machine and retested at: Dishwasher (Chlorine 50ppm). **Admin Complaint**

Admin Complaint
#7High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach-in prep cooler at end of cook-line: cheese (48F – Cold Holding); ham (49F – Cold Holding). Bins overfilled. Manager removed excess to lower reach-in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate 1

#8Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Plates next to fryer soiled with splashed food debris. Manager removed for cleaning. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat Violation

Basic 5

#1Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen ceiling vents soiled with dust and mold accumulation. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee coin purse on shelf over prep table at front line. Manager removed to office. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#3Basic24-08-4

Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Pans wet nesting on shelf across from three compartment sink.

#4Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Cutting boards grooved. Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#5Basic16-46-4

Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old label and residue on bins stored on shelf across from three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 16, 2026 8:07 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
1 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 17 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
2 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.